Protect yourself

Condoms are the easiest way to protect yourself against HIV, most other STIs and unplanned pregnancy. They’re cheap and easy to access. You can get them virtually free on prescription from your doctor. You can also buy condoms at most supermarkets, garages and chemists.

Condoms are the easiest way to protect yourself against HIV, most other STIs and unplanned pregnancy. They’re cheap and easy to access. You can get them virtually free on prescription from your doctor. You can also buy condoms at most supermarkets, garages and chemists.

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All about condoms

Here’s a few important tips about condoms:

Make sure you have the right size – it’s important that your condom is not too small or too big. Having the wrong sized condom can make sex uncomfortable and increase the chances the condom will come off.

Be careful not to tear the condom – open the condom packet carefully with your hands, don’t use your teeth!

Pull the condom down over your penis, unfolding it all the way to the base of your shaft. To watch a demonstration of how to put on a condom properly click here.

Get condoms super cheap from your GP – a quick visit to the doctor and you can get a three-month prescription for $5

Get 3 free condom and lube packs from us by ordering online – we’ll send them to the address you provide in a plain envelope

Lube

Use water based lube with the condom – lube keeps sex safer by reducing the risk of small tears, and can make penetration more pleasurable for both people.

It is particularly important to use lube for anal sex and dry vaginal sex.

You can put a drop of lube inside the condom if your penis is extra sensitive, but don’t put too much in, as it could cause the condom to come off!